Olympus Pen EE
The Olympus Pen EE is a half-frame 35mm viewfinder camera from the Pen series, introduced in the early 1960s. It uses a selenium cell surrounding the fixed lens to drive automatic exposure, and was positioned as a compact, point-and-shoot model that doubled the number of frames on a standard 35mm roll.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Pen EE have ranged from about £19 to £44, with a median around £35 — squarely a budget-tier collectable at saleroom level as of 2026. Because these are wholesale auction results rather than dealer retail, clean, working examples tend to sell for more once serviced and offered through specialist sellers. Condition of the selenium meter is the single biggest factor in what one sells for, and bodies with dead meters typically drag value toward the lower end of the range.</p>
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: August 2026
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| Aug 2026 | £60 | £60 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Olympus Pen EE 35mm Half Frame Film Camera With 35mm F2.8 Lens Working .
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Camera tested with a roll of film for functionality and fully working . Ready to shoot you will need 35mm film . Film Transport ✅ Film Counter ✅ Rewind ✅ Light meter / red tongue ✅ The Olympus Pen EE 35mm Half Frame Film Camera is a compact and stylish camera with a 35mm f2.8 lens, perfect for capturing memories in stunning detail. With manual focus and auto exposure features, this camera offers a range of options for the photographer to achieve their desired shots. Made in Japan by Olympus, known for their quality and reliability, this camera is a collector's item for film photography enthusiasts. Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom |
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| Aug 2026 | EUR 21 | £18 | 🇪🇺 eBay | |
Title: Camera analog Olympus Olympus-PEN EE rangefinder camera working
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Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Camera analog Olympus Olympus-PEN EE rangefinder camera working at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! Location: Filderstadt, Germany |
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| Aug 2026 | £34 | £34 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Olympus Pen EE Half Frame 35mm Camera #A286
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Q. Can you hold onto my order?. No, once an order is paid for, we are unable to hold off dispatch. This type of product is sold for display purposes only.". "Nesting dolls may contain small parts which pose a choking hazard. Location: Thetford, United Kingdom |
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| Aug 2026 | £26 | £26 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Olympus Pen-EE half-frame 35mm film camera.
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Found among some of my fathers items. It is in remarkably good physical condition given age. As I have absolutely no means of knowing if it works properly I have to suggest to any purchaser it comes as seen. I have tried to open the back using the button on the underside BUT it does not seem to work. Possibly doing something incorrectly but very happy gor this to go to someone who knows/loves these little gems. The lens looks very good & the eye aperture also good. Location: Alresford, United Kingdom |
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| Apr 2025 | £44 | £35 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 227) Title: An Olympus Pen-EE Half Frame Camera
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olive green, body VG, shutter works, appears to meter, with cap. |
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| Aug 2024 | £38 | £30 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 128) Title: An Olympus Pen EE 35mm Half Frame Camera
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grey leatherette, serial number 837524, body G, shutter working, iris responds to light levels, with f/3.5 2.8cm lens, optics G, with soft case and |
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| Aug 2024 | £25 | £20 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 114) Title: An Olympus Pen EE 35mm Half Frame Camera
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grey leatherette, serial number 187104, body G, shutter working, metering not verified, with f/3.5 2.8cm lens, optics G, with lens cap. |
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| Aug 2024 | £19 | £15 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 113) Title: An Olympus Pen EE 35mm Half Frame Camera
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olive leatherette, serial number 481254, body F-G, some lifting of leatherette, shutter working, metering not verified, with f/2.8 3cm lens, optics G, |
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| Jun 2024 | £35 | £35 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 480) Title: An Olympus Pen EE Half Frame 35mm Camera
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An Olympus Pen EE Half Frame 35mm Camera, shutter working, light cell/aperture responsive, body G, elements VGm with Olympus flash bracket, Olympus |
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| Jun 2024 | £31 | £25 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 349) Title: An Olympus PEN EE 35mm Viewfinder Camera
Description:
olive green/grey, body F-G, apertures work on manual, shutter fires but is intermittently not firing, metering not tested. |
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| Mar 2024 | £160 | £160 | 🇬🇧 David Duggleby | |
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Auction: Decorative Antiques & Collectors (Lot 149) Title: Olympus Pen-EE camera, serial no 415299, with Olympus D.Zuiko 1:3.5 f=2.8cm lens, together...
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Olympus Pen-EE camera, serial no 415299, with Olympus D.Zuiko 1:3.5 f=2.8cm lens, together... |
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| Feb 2024 | £50 | £40 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 111) Title: An Olympus PEN EE Half Frame 35mm Compact Camera
Description:
chrome, body G-VG, shutter working, aperture value changes dependent on volume of ambient light, optics G-VG, some light dust present, in maker's (Qty: 1) |
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| Aug 2023 | £40 | £40 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 280) Title: An Olympus Pen EE 35mm Half Frame Camera
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An Olympus Pen EE 35mm Half Frame Camera, shutter working, light cell/aperture responsive, body G, with G Zuiko 2.8cm f/3.5 lens, elements G, in worn |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Olympus Pen EE worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer prices sit between roughly £19 and £44, with a typical example selling for around £35. Serviced bodies offered through dealers generally carry a retail premium on top of that.
How much does an Olympus Pen EE sell for at auction?
The last five UK saleroom results span £19 to £44 at the hammer, before buyer's premium. That price range reflects mixed cosmetic and meter condition across the sample.
Does the value depend on the meter working?
Yes. Because the Pen EE relies on its selenium cell for exposure, a dead meter materially reduces what the camera is worth, and working examples tend to achieve the upper part of the observed price range.
Is the Olympus Pen EE a half-frame camera?
Yes. It exposes two half-frame images in the space of one standard 35mm frame, so a 36-exposure roll yields around 72 pictures.